Because that’s exactly how democracy works, 50% +1 means a majority of the people want something, the rest had their chance to convince them otherwise, they can organize another vote later on to see if it’s still the will of the people to do that thing at that point.
That’s how some democracy sometimes works. Sometimes supermajorities are required in democracies. Who cares about what the majority wants? Why should that be the only thing that counts?
If another referendum happens and they determine it’s 60% to win and it comes close they’ll just move it to 65% the next time then 70% and so on. Just ripe for abuse!
Because that’s exactly how democracy works, 50% +1 means a majority of the people want something, the rest had their chance to convince them otherwise, they can organize another vote later on to see if it’s still the will of the people to do that thing at that point.
That’s how some democracy sometimes works. Sometimes supermajorities are required in democracies. Who cares about what the majority wants? Why should that be the only thing that counts?
And who has the authority to decide what requires it and what doesn’t? And how do you guarantee it’s not abused?
Federal: “You need a simple majority to gain your independence” thinking the vote won’t come close and using fraud to help the no side
Quebec: 0.59% away from a yes vote
Federal: “Oh shit! Clarity act!”
If another referendum happens and they determine it’s 60% to win and it comes close they’ll just move it to 65% the next time then 70% and so on. Just ripe for abuse!